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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Tim the Enchanter

This portrait is both WAY late and WAY early.

After last week's Rust Belt post on birthdays I remembered I hadn't yet finished my portrait of Tim! So here it is. I have been inspired by Tim's work long before we started the RBMC. Ever since seeing his work at Doctor Sketchy he was one of the reasons I came back every month, someone to marvel at and someone to push me to draw better! He still does that weather he knows or not. As one of the new Doctors at Doctor Sketchy Cleveland not only does he inspire but supplies a jungle gym for the rest of Cleveland to learn on.

He's an amazing guy with an amazing talent and a friend I wish everyone to have: honest, level headed and always there when you need him.

The Rust Belt Monster Collective is six professional illustrators from Cleveland, Ohio. This is their blog, a way to get your first look at the steady flow of art from the baddest art group this side of the Cuyahoga.

On the web, the RBMC is known for their art challenges, a bi weekly illustrative gauntlet where each member is tasked with creating their version of various pop culture prompts. Along the way, the blog is also a place for each member to offer peeks into sketchbooks, hard drives, or even cocktail napkins they've doodled on.

In real life, the Monsters are known for creating live art murals, working with children, and hosting the Cleveland chapter of the Drink And Draw Social Club.

You can find out more at their website: www.rustbeltmonster.com , where all the arts cataloged, the live murals are documented, and you can even buy a thing or two.